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12 Natural Ingredients Packed with Melatonin for Peaceful Nights
Surprising, isn't it? These fruit-vegetables are packed with antioxidants and melatonin, making them little-known allies for restful sleep. Add them raw to an evening salad or lightly cooked in a digestible sauce.
Green Vegetables: Benefits in Every Bite
Asparagus
Delicately steamed or baked to a golden brown, they offer a winning combination of tryptophan and vitamin B6, essential for the production of melatonin. One more reason to regularly include them at our dinner table.
Spinach
: True magnesium concentrates, these green leaves help release muscle tension before bedtime. Whether incorporated into a savory tart, blended into a creamy soup, or simply pan-fried, their benefits are always accompanied by flavor.
Mushrooms
True treasures for sleep, they combine melatonin and vitamin D, a perfect duo for regulating our natural cycles. Simply sautéed or incorporated into a nightly omelet, they work wonders.
Our Hidden Kitchen Allies
Oat flakes
Satisfying and gentle on the stomach, they're packed with tryptophan and magnesium. Their savory version in cakes or sweet in porridge makes an ideal light dinner before bed.
Nuts
Crunchy to the bite, this natural snack is a source of melatonin. A small portion at the end of the day is enough to benefit from its virtues without overloading the body.
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